In brief
In a shocking incident on a Saturday afternoon, Jonathan McKinsey, the New York Times director of engineering for games player experience, was fatally shot in a car park near the Dublin Sports Grounds, just east of San Francisco. Police arrested the 77‑year‑old couple who are his wife’s parents, charging them with first‑degree murder and related felonies. McKinsey’s body was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene. Victims’ accounts and witness statements suggest the attacker fired several shots before fleeing. The case remains under investigation, with the couple held in Santa Rita jail while charged individuals await court appearances.
On a quiet Saturday afternoon, Jonathan McKinsey, 40, the New York Times’ director of engineering for games player experience, was found dead after multiple gunshot wounds in a parking lot outside the Dublin Sports Grounds, 35 miles east of San Francisco.
Police say the attacker was the 77‑year‑old couple, Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, the victim’s wife’s parents. They have been arrested and face first‑degree murder as well as conspiracy and other charges.
Witnesses heard a series of gunshots before seeing McKinsey collapse. One, Assad Razawi, described a scene with blood on the ground. Another observer noted that the couple were seen walking away after the shooting and were apprehended by a passing officer.
McKinsey’s death was confirmed by the New York Times newsroom. He was pronounced dead at the parking lot at 3:00 p.m. local time.
The investigation is ongoing; police have not yet released a motive for the killing. The defendants are being held at Santa Rita Jail, awaiting a hearing scheduled for Wednesday.
